LIM
Lima
Peru
10,826 km
6,727 miles
THB
Thaba-Tseka
Lesotho
Distance
10,826 km
6,727 mi / 5,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LIM THB
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Thaba-Tseka Airport
IATA Code LIM THB
ICAO Code SPJC FXTA
City Lima Thaba-Tseka
Country Peru Lesotho
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Maseru
Elevation 113 ft 7,500 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 -29.520000, 28.620000

Lima (LIM) to Thaba-Tseka (THB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) in Thaba-Tseka, Lesotho is 10,826 kilometers (6,727 miles / 5,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Lima, it's 19:42 in Thaba-Tseka. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,387 feet between the two airports. Thaba-Tseka Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Thaba-Tseka (THB) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Thaba-Tseka Airport (THB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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